I see a lot of posts and listings for rental properties saying "NO PETS". While I understand the thought and the potential for damages, I also would like to point out some of the advantages. As a Dog owner myself (Fiv...

Hey, I’m considering going pet friendly. What are some best practices that folks enforce on guests when being pet friendly?This will be my first foray into the universe of admitting pets so all feedback is welcome.I f...

Good evening. We inherited a tenant when a seller signed a one-year lease on a vacant unit two days before our closing. We expected the unit to be vacant at closing and were in for quite a surprise. We decided to give...

Hello BP, my wife and I recently bought our first rental (a Duplex in Sacramento) We inherited tenants on both sides. They have both been long term renters at this property, and after inspections they both seem to tak...

I have a possible tenant that tells me they don't have to pay the pet deposit because their pit bull is a service animal and I legally cannot charge them a pet deposit. Advise please.

I'm considering allowing dogs and cats in my newest listing and need a little guidance from the community.  I've never really owned a dog, though I have had cats.  We just put brand new carpet in the house in addition...

There's so much in this business that I just don't understand. On a fairly regular basis I will get a call from someone who needs to rent or they want to buy with owner-financing. And they have no money for the d...

Hi everybody,My brand new tenants just informed me that the next door neighbor's pit bull has been digging underneath the fence and setting up shop in their backyard.  I plan on discussing it with the neighbor, but I ...

Hi all,I have a great tenant who has been requesting I allow them to get a dog. I have decided to go ahead and allow them to get a dog as I believe it will create a 'home' like environment. These tenants pay the rent ...

What are people's thoughts of allowing tenants to have pets in their rentals? Also, I live in a city where it's more common to see someone with a pit bull than not; what are your thoughts of "aggressive" breeds?